Site Based Respite DSP II

Dayforce•Buffalo, NY

142d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Site Based Respite Care Provider – DSP II position provides hourly supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes while primary care givers attend family errands, personal business or takes time for social activities. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) have a wide variety of duties and perform an array of activities in support of the habilitative services provided by The Arc Erie County. Tasks of daily living and facilitation of recreational activities depend on the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the service is being provided. A Direct Support Professional supports people by providing person-centered assistance and training in areas such as but not limited to; activities of daily living, self-care skills, money management, cooking, self-administration of medication, community integration, and communication.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred
High School or equivalent diploma preferred.
In Lieu of High School diploma or equivalent diploma, new hires will be required to complete all Arc Erie County New York’s training to include SCIP, First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification.
Human Services experience preferred.
The ability to read, write analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgment, have good math & decision-making skills, independent action, planning and prioritizing and follow directions. Work independently as well as cooperatively with others. Be approachable, enthusiastic, and personable and meet job-related deadlines accordingly.
The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, demonstrate the ability to be a leader and serve as an appropriate role model to individuals. Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner. Adhere to and administer Agency’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Good knowledge and ability in the operation of motor vehicles; Ability to use office equipment, such as, computer, copier, fax machine, etc. Ability to come in contact with normal household dust/dirt.
Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred
Human Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures peoples overall safety through maintaining safety standards, familiarity with emergency safety procedures and providing regular training to people in these areas.
Intervenes with people’s inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment for the person. Use techniques/strategies as identified in behavior plans to support participants to interact in a positive/respectful manner with others and self.
Transports people to medical appointments (if applicable), recreation activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled. Assists in maintenance of those records.
Documents the provision of services, skill acquisitions and supports daily, contemporaneous and consistent with the Staff Action Plan and Agency procedures.
Assist people with personal money and shopping needs.
Provides first aid when necessary and addresses routine health care needs.
Prepares or assists people with meal preparation, meal planning and purchasing of food.
Maintains a clean, safe environment by completing housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks and by providing training and assistance to people in these areas.
Provides input to the treatment team in the development of a person-centered plan.
Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, supervisory conferences and any other assigned meetings.
Checks agency email regularly, updates supervisor on changes in contact information, maintains communication, completes online training modules in a timely fashion.
Follows the DSP Core Competencies expectations for completing evaluations.
Assist people with community integration, by providing support and training.
Assures confidentiality of information about people.
Interacts with people’s families, other stakeholders and the community-at-large as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Assists in the planning and implementation of recreational activities designed to meet program objectives.